Record ID: KENT-79D1A8
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy coin weight, of Medieval to Post Medieval date. It is circular in plan, and uniface. The decorated side has a large angular fleur de lis. It is worn, and slightly corroded. This may be either French or British in origin, and was used to measure florins. It measures 13.91 mm DIA x 2.71 mm TH and weighs 2.93 g.. A similar coin weight can be seen on the database IOW-F9C601.
Created on: Monday 19th September 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 28th September 2011
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Record ID: KENT-791955
Object type: COIN WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A struck copper alloy coin weight of Medieval to Post Medieval date, 1465-1603. It circular in plan and uniface, with the decorated side depicting St Michael spearing a dragon to the right. St Michael's legs are bent, and he is haloed. It is in good condition, with very little wear, and has a green patina. It measures 15.84 mm DIA x 3.34 mm TH and weighs 4.10 g. This type of coin weight should weigh 80 grains (5.2 g); it's current weight is below that, indicating that a small portion has been lost through wear and/or corrosion.
Created on: Monday 19th September 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 28th September 2011
Spatial data recorded.